The Texas Rangers are set to go head-to-head with the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 13, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 10:10 pm. Anticipated weather conditions point to overcast clouds, possibly affecting play.
Pitching for the Rangers, Jacob deGrom enters with an impressive ERA of 0.00, indicating a strong season so far. Opposing him on the mound for the Mariners is Emerson Hancock, who holds an ERA of 4.765.
In the 2024 AL West Division, the Rangers are currently 11th with a record of 71-76, a winning percentage of 0.48. They have split their divisional games evenly at 20-20, ranking 3th in the AL West. They’re gaining momentum, having won 6 of their last 10 matches and are on a one-win streak. Their home and away split shows stronger performance at home with 41 wins to 34 losses, compared to 30-42 on the road.
The Mariners stand 8th in the division with a record of 74-73, a 0.50 win percentage, and hold a slightly better division record of 22-18, placing them 2nd in the AL West. They’ve secured 5 victories in their last 10 games but are coming off a recent loss. They have a stronger record at home (42-30) compared to their road games (32-43).
Let’s look at the betting odds for this matchup: The point spread is set at 1.5 in favor of the Texas Rangers, showing a slight edge over the Mariners. The over/under for the game is pegged at 7.0, indicating expectations of a lower-scoring affair. Bets on the Rangers come with a money line of -117, while a bet on the home team Mariners offers a line of -103, suggesting a closely matched contest.
Both teams are looking to bolster their standings as the season progresses, making this an important game for each side.